Bolgheri, 08:27 A.M.
First produced in 1989, this incredible wine is the symbol of the winery, and it truly epitomizes Bolgheri. At first, the wine was a classic Bordeaux blend but became a Cabernet Franc monovarietal in 2001; since then, it has been a huge success. The name “paleo” refers to a wild herb found on the Tuscan coast, and it symbolizes a strong local identity and the will to reach all goals.
A very warm and rainless spring affected the vines by causing an early budbreak. A drastic drop in temperatures around mid-April, however, stopped the growth of the shoots, bringing everything back to normal. From May on, temperatures rose and the summer months were marked by hot and dry weather which continued up to harvest time that began on the first week of September. Harvesting, although poor in terms of quantity, was extraordinary from the quality point of view. ->
Denomination: Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC
First Vintage: 1989
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 95%, Sangiovese 5%
Vineyards: Contessine 1983, Puntone 1994
Training System: double cordon spur and single guyot
Yield: 1000 gr per plant
Harvest period: 2nd week of September
Winemaking: fermentation and maceration for 16 days in steel tanks
Aging: 18 months 100% in new oak barriques
Bottling: March 1999
